Posts for: Don, the 2nd son
May 3, 2024 08:05:04 #
Have you tried to take a photo with it? I got caught in a cloudburst that soaked my Canon Eos. It was off at the time. I opened it and let it dry for a couple of weeks. Took a deep breath, after prepping it (battery, charged, SD card in) and it worked just as always. Sometimes we get GOOD surprises.
May 1, 2024 17:12:04 #
May 1, 2024 16:43:35 #
BebuLamar wrote:
If you have an older 283 or 285 I think it will damage your adapter. But newer version of the 283 and 285 are safe for all cameras. According to Vivitar those are made in China are safe to use. The earlier versions were made in Japan and Korea which are unsafe to use. What I really meant is that the adapter doesn't make your camera more capable of handling higher voltage.
WEIN made an adapter that would drop the higher trigger voltages to protect newer cameras. The cost was reasonable, and I have one somewhere in my tubs of "Photo debris."
May 1, 2024 16:36:55 #
imagemeister wrote:
I like this Leofoto because it is high quality and... (show quote)
I like this monopod BUT it is too short "as is." At 6' (72") my eye level is approximately 68" above the ground, this monopod is maxed at 62". I have not found one I can use without modification. There are adaptors/links available to screw into the bottom thread, some with three "feet." That worked for me until I saw a bird in a tree.
May 1, 2024 16:28:40 #
MJPerini wrote:
In A & B the bird is flying into the edge of the frame, looks like missed framing
In C & D the bird is flying into open sky, looks like he has somewhere to go, Better
Since our culture tends to "read" left to right, D works best for me.
It's sort of a Photo 101 exercise, but a good one
In C & D the bird is flying into open sky, looks like he has somewhere to go, Better
Since our culture tends to "read" left to right, D works best for me.
It's sort of a Photo 101 exercise, but a good one
Apr 28, 2024 09:26:19 #
Apr 26, 2024 13:36:10 #
Longshadow wrote:
Well, when I moved to Altamonte Springs, FL in 1979, the population was 3.500.
When I left in 2006, the population was 35,000.
That's the main reason people don't want people moving to Florida........
Too many people.
Then there are the Snow Birds...............
You can tell when it's Fall in Florida,
The license plates change colors.
When I left in 2006, the population was 35,000.
That's the main reason people don't want people moving to Florida........
Too many people.
Then there are the Snow Birds...............
You can tell when it's Fall in Florida,
The license plates change colors.
The paradise we had in the 1940's & 1950's has gone, it no longer exists here.Apr 25, 2024 10:19:44 #
WOW! Now I am having trouble keeping my feet from carrying me out the door.
Apr 25, 2024 10:17:39 #
Apr 25, 2024 10:10:05 #
billnikon wrote:
You should call customer service, and in case you ... (show quote)
I am sure Jim was seeking advice/input (not criticism) rather than whining.
Apr 23, 2024 12:35:12 #
Apr 23, 2024 12:11:52 #
Very interesting. Something to consider now that wildlife subjects are dwindling.
Apr 14, 2024 05:31:34 #
Craft stores sell containers of desiccant for drying flowers, that would be my first choice, with the other tricks of lens off, doors open, etc. I would make sure the desiccant does get inside the camera. In a sealed container. of course, at least here in humid, warm Florida a closed container is required as I can't suck the moisture from the ambient air.
Apr 13, 2024 20:12:07 #
Apr 13, 2024 18:05:05 #
ricardo00 wrote:
There have been many reports on the failures of the Sandisk SSDs over the last few years. But good for you to refresh people's memories. When I bought my SSDs, I went with Samsung. There are a number of other manufacturers as well so personally, would not go near a Sandisk SSD (I used to only use Sandisk memory cards by the way). Sorry this happened to you.
One recent report:
https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/22/23733267/sandisk-extreme-pro-failure-ssd-firmware
One recent report:
https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/22/23733267/sandisk-extreme-pro-failure-ssd-firmware
Seeking new SSD internal drives I read many, many feedback reports from disappointed buyers. I pay attention to the details reported because they provide clues to the knowledge and experience of the writer. Since WD took over Sandisc there has been a serious increase in failures reported by knowledgable buyers. WD and Sandisc were always my "go-to" brands, this is very troubling.